Disempowerment has been an enduring social ill since our ancient beginnings. Disempowered people feel voiceless, marginalized, and helpless in the face of systems or structures that limit their opportunities and influence. It’s a doorway for traumatic experiences, especially chronic trauma like childhood abuse/neglect, domestic violence, or war. Various movements have challenged and, to some extent, […]
Recent years have pushed mental health to the forefront of public consciousness, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic raged across the world. As shutdowns and social isolation orders abounded in the first year of the pandemic, global rates of depression and anxiety spiked by 25%. Fortunately, this rise in poor mental health has been accompanied by […]
As our world becomes more technologically advanced, we strive to remain vigilant about using newly developed tools in both morally and ethically responsible ways. One reason this is especially important to consider is because people have begun to turn to artificial intelligence (AI) generators like “chatbots” for advice regarding their mental health. AI chatbots and […]
The relationship between physical and mental health is a complex and deeply intertwined one. This means that pain and poor mental health often go hand-in-hand, creating a challenging cycle that can be difficult to break. Chronic physical pain can cause emotional distress just as psychological factors can exacerbate physical discomfort. In this article, we will […]
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